How Do I Import a Question from a PDF to a Google Form?
Adele
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May 30, 2025
If you’ve got a quiz, survey, or worksheet saved as a PDF and want to reuse the questions in a Google Form, you're probably asking: Can I import a question from a PDF directly into Google Forms? The short answer is: not automatically, but there’s a fast, effective way to do it manually (or semi-automatically using tools like Formswrite.com).
In this guide, we’ll show you how to extract and import questions from a PDF into Google Forms quickly and efficiently.
Step-by-Step: Import Questions from a PDF to Google Forms
Check If the PDF Is Editable
Open the PDF and try selecting text. If the text is selectable, you're good to go.
If not (e.g., it’s scanned or handwritten), use OCR tools like Google Drive OCR or OnlineOCR.net to convert it into editable text.
Copy the Desired Question
Highlight and copy the question (and answer choices, if applicable) you want to import into Google Forms.
Paste into a Google Doc (Optional but Helpful)
Open a new Google Doc and paste the question there.
This step helps you clean up formatting and structure your content before importing it.
Use Formswrite.com (for Multiple Questions)
If you're importing several questions from your PDF, structure them in the Google Doc.
Upload the Doc to Formswrite and it will generate a Google Form automatically.
⚠️ Direct PDF upload isn’t supported yet, but the feature is in development.
Paste Manually into Google Forms
Open Google Forms, click “+” to add a new question.
Paste the question text and select the appropriate answer type (multiple choice, dropdown, etc.).
Repeat for each question as needed.
Customize and Share
Use the gear icon to adjust settings (e.g., make it a quiz, shuffle questions, collect email addresses).
Click “Send” to share the form with your audience.
Why Use Formswrite?
Manually importing questions one at a time can be tedious, especially with longer documents. Formswrite.com bridges that gap by letting you prepare questions in a Google Doc and turning them into a clean, ready-to-use Google Form. It's fast, reliable, and made for teams working with documents.
FAQ
Q: Can I upload a PDF directly to Google Forms? A: No, Google Forms does not currently support PDF uploads or imports.
Q: Can I import one question at a time? A: Yes. Simply copy and paste each question and set the answer type manually in Google Forms.
Q: What if my PDF has dozens of questions? A: Convert the PDF to text, paste into a structured Google Doc, and use Formswrite to generate the full form automatically.
Q: Is Formswrite free? A: Formswrite offers both free and premium tiers. Visit the site for up-to-date pricing and features.